Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy has underground homes, churches, shops and hotels dug into the hills to escape the heat. You can tour the Old Timers Mine, visit an opal shop and see the moon-like landscape of the Breakaways. It is a major stop on the Stuart Highway.

Good to know

• Tour an underground church or mine
• Watch the sunset at the Breakaways
• Take water on side trips

Best time

Autumn to spring

Getting there

Sealed highway

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Facilities

• Toilets
• Wi-Fi

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.